A magistrate in Abuja has directed the Nigeria Police Force to investigate a direct criminal complaint filed against the senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, over his controversial comment calling for the “killing” of members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
The magistrate, Farida Ibrahim, in a letter dated 13 August, directed the police to investigate the complaint and report back within two weeks.
The directive followed a direct criminal complaint filed by Pelumi Olajengbesi against Mr Fadahunsi. The complaint was brought pursuant to Section 89(5) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015.
Section 89(5) of ACJA referenced in the letters states that all private complaints made directly to a court under that section must first be referred to the police for investigation before the court takes any further action.
Mr Olajengbejsi, who initiated the direct complaint as a private citizen, is a lawyer and the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Organisation, which is championing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second term campaigns.
